Senior Advisor, Occupancy Planning and Lease Management

Job Description

Build Your Future With Us

Are you passionate about corporate real estate, workplace optimization, and creating value for the business while helping shape the future of work? As a Senior Advisor, Occupancy Planning and Lease Management, you will play a key role in developing and implementing the corporate real estate strategy for leased office spaces across Canada.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

What You'll Accomplish With Us

As a Senior Advisor, Occupancy Planning and Lease Management, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement workplace occupancy strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate standards;
• Plan short-, medium-, and long-term real estate requirements to optimize space utilization, workplace capacity, office locations and occupancy costs;
• Lead the strategic management of the Canadian real estate portfolio, including site identification, lease negotiations and lease administration;
• Manage lease renewals, office closures, relocations, new lease agreements and subleasing opportunities;
• Conduct financial analyses and forecasting to support business decisions and identify optimization opportunities;
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to the real estate portfolio and workplace projects;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, landlords, property managers, brokers and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Partner with legal teams on contractual matters, lease interpretation and dispute resolution;
• Advise leadership on real estate strategy, workplace trends and space optimization initiatives that support organizational growth and evolving business needs.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their leadership, influence and ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders;
• Stands out for their strong analytical skills, business acumen and financial expertise;
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the commercial real estate market, lease structures and portfolio optimization strategies;
• Is recognized for their negotiation skills and ability to build long-lasting business relationships;
• Has strong experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and advanced Excel modeling;
• Can translate business requirements into effective real estate solutions and occupancy strategies;
• Holds a university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline;
• Has a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, commercial real estate, real estate investments or a related field, including at least 5 years in a strategic advisory role;
• Experience within the financial services, banking or insurance industry is considered an asset.
• Advanced English and French proficiency is required, as the successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating commercial leases, leading contractual discussions and maintaining business relationships with unilingual English-speaking  and French-speaking brokers, landlords and business partners on a regular basis.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence tools are accessible to everyone, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Share purchase plan;
• Vacation entitlement, wellness days and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Apply Now and Take the Lead in Your Career, Where Your Talent Truly Matters!

Not Sure You Meet Every Requirement?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your next career move may be with us, and we would love to get to know you.

Location(s)Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date2026-11-03

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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